Saudi Arabia plot world-record €350 million bid for Real Madrid megastar – report | OneFootball

Saudi Arabia representatives are considering a record-breaking offer for Real Madrid’s Vinicius Jr., according to a report from Ben Jacobs on talkSPORT.

The Middle-Eastern nation have been on the trails of the Real Madrid megastar for some time now, but things had gone quiet in recent months amid talks of a possible renewal.

Saudi Arabia ready to strike

Indeed, as per the report, back in April, Saudi Pro League insiders believed a contract extension for Vinicius at Real Madrid was likely before the summer.

While the Brazilian winger has made it clear he wants to remain at the Bernabeu and has been negotiating a new deal, no agreement has been finalised yet. This has left room for renewed Saudi interest.

Both Real Madrid and Vinicius are relaxed about the situation, especially with the 25-year-old superstar under contract until 2027. However, Saudi Arabia are prepared to make their move.

Saudi interest in Vinicius goes back over a year, with high-level discussions continuing in the background. The approach has been measured, with the long-term goal of bringing the 25-year-old to the Pro League within the next three years.

Though there is no indication that a new Real Madrid contract will not be signed, Saudi officials are ready to make an offer of around €350 million – a world-record figure that would eclipse the €222 million PSG paid for Neymar in 2017.

Saudi Arabia back in for Vinicius. (Photo by Alex Grimm/Getty Images)

Vinicius has also received a contract proposal worth around €1 billion over five years, including bonuses.

Door remains open

Despite repeatedly saying he wants to stay at Real Madrid, the report states that Vinicius has not completely closed the door on a future move to Saudi Arabia.

Whether that happens this summer remains uncertain. While Saudi insiders are not overly confident, the ambition is strong.

The report further adds that Vinicius has been targeted specifically for Al-Ahli. The reigning Asian Champions League winners are seen by both the Saudi Ministry of Sport and the Public Investment Fund (PIF) as next in line for a superstar signing.

Though Riyad Mahrez and Ivan Toney are admired, they ae not viewed in the same bracket as Cristiano Ronaldo (Al-Nassr), Karim Benzema (Al-Ittihad), or Neymar (Al-Hilal before his return to Santos)

The longer Vinicius’ contract negotiations drag on, the more motivated Saudi clubs become. A major offer this summer is still possible.

Even if he extends with Real Madrid, the Middle East nationare committed to landing him before the 2027/28 season, believing they can sign him while he is still at his peak.